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VU04 YBZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,108 mi
Last recorded58,108 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,108 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 58,108 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,556 miles

drivers mirror has damage to outer cover

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,314 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VU04 YBZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 YBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 YBZ registered?

VU04 YBZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is VU04 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 YBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 YBZ have outstanding finance?

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